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What can personalised content and ads include based on past activity from this browser?
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What is used to tailor the experience to be age-appropriate in personalised content and ads?
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Where can you find additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings?
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What is the primary function of the Main Entrance Door (MED) on the aircraft?
What is the primary function of the Main Entrance Door (MED) on the aircraft?
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How is the status of the aircraft doors indicated to the flight crew?
How is the status of the aircraft doors indicated to the flight crew?
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What are the different sections into which aircraft doors are divided?
What are the different sections into which aircraft doors are divided?
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What are the components of the door structure of the MED?
What are the components of the door structure of the MED?
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What prevents the MED from opening in flight?
What prevents the MED from opening in flight?
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How is the door controlled from the cockpit overhead panel?
How is the door controlled from the cockpit overhead panel?
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What is the term used to refer to the locking pin engagement in the detent of the latching mechanism?
What is the term used to refer to the locking pin engagement in the detent of the latching mechanism?
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How is the visual locked indication displayed on the locked indication flag above the left bayonet?
How is the visual locked indication displayed on the locked indication flag above the left bayonet?
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What is used to control the opening and closing final positions of the door, and how are they controlled?
What is used to control the opening and closing final positions of the door, and how are they controlled?
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What is the purpose of the pressure relief valve in the MED door system?
What is the purpose of the pressure relief valve in the MED door system?
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How is emergency access to the cabin through the main entry door initiated using the Emergency Entry Switch?
How is emergency access to the cabin through the main entry door initiated using the Emergency Entry Switch?
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What happens when the MED is not fully closed, latched, and locked?
What happens when the MED is not fully closed, latched, and locked?
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What is the purpose of the damper cylinder in relation to the Main Entrance Door (MED)?
What is the purpose of the damper cylinder in relation to the Main Entrance Door (MED)?
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What is the consequence of removing or disconnecting the MED closed circuit damper?
What is the consequence of removing or disconnecting the MED closed circuit damper?
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How is the position of the aircraft doors indicated to the flight crew, and what system enables this indication?
How is the position of the aircraft doors indicated to the flight crew, and what system enables this indication?
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What illuminates amber when the MED is not fully closed?
What illuminates amber when the MED is not fully closed?
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What is the primary function of the DOOR OPEN legend?
What is the primary function of the DOOR OPEN legend?
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How is the MED to be opened on the first flight of the day?
How is the MED to be opened on the first flight of the day?
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What initiates the door opening sequence from outside the aircraft?
What initiates the door opening sequence from outside the aircraft?
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In what cases is the MED not considered an emergency exit?
In what cases is the MED not considered an emergency exit?
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What type of hinges are used to hinge the door to the fuselage structure?
What type of hinges are used to hinge the door to the fuselage structure?
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What are the two systems outlined for the MED's electrical architecture?
What are the two systems outlined for the MED's electrical architecture?
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What interlocks prevent the MED from opening in flight?
What interlocks prevent the MED from opening in flight?
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What is the primary function of the Main Entrance Door (MED) on the aircraft?
What is the primary function of the Main Entrance Door (MED) on the aircraft?
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How is the status of the aircraft doors indicated to the flight crew?
How is the status of the aircraft doors indicated to the flight crew?
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What are the different sections into which aircraft doors are divided?
What are the different sections into which aircraft doors are divided?
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What is the purpose of the Emergency Entry Switch located at the bottom of the exterior of the Main Entrance Door (MED)?
What is the purpose of the Emergency Entry Switch located at the bottom of the exterior of the Main Entrance Door (MED)?
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How is the latched position of the Main Entrance Door (MED) visually verified from the inside?
How is the latched position of the Main Entrance Door (MED) visually verified from the inside?
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What is the function of the pressure relief valve in the MED door system?
What is the function of the pressure relief valve in the MED door system?
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What is the purpose of the restrictor installed in the door actuator line?
What is the purpose of the restrictor installed in the door actuator line?
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Describe the consequences of removing or disconnecting the MED closed circuit damper.
Describe the consequences of removing or disconnecting the MED closed circuit damper.
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How is the position of open doors indicated to the flight crew, and what system enables this indication?
How is the position of open doors indicated to the flight crew, and what system enables this indication?
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What is the primary purpose of the MED OPERATOR'S INDICATION light?
What is the primary purpose of the MED OPERATOR'S INDICATION light?
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How is the opening sequence of the main entrance door (MED) initiated from outside the aircraft?
How is the opening sequence of the main entrance door (MED) initiated from outside the aircraft?
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What are the two types of emergency exits installed on the aircraft?
What are the two types of emergency exits installed on the aircraft?
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What is the procedure for unlocking the removable cabin emergency exit doors (EEDs) from the inside?
What is the procedure for unlocking the removable cabin emergency exit doors (EEDs) from the inside?
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What is the primary function of the Main Entrance Door (MED) in emergency situations?
What is the primary function of the Main Entrance Door (MED) in emergency situations?
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What are the specific locations and functions of the proximity switches in the MED latching and locking mechanism?
What are the specific locations and functions of the proximity switches in the MED latching and locking mechanism?
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How is the MED hydraulic system designed to control the opening and closing of the door?
How is the MED hydraulic system designed to control the opening and closing of the door?
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What is the procedure for manually unlocking and unlatching the MED in the event of an internal door component failure, and how does it vary between different airplane S/Ns?
What is the procedure for manually unlocking and unlatching the MED in the event of an internal door component failure, and how does it vary between different airplane S/Ns?
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